near-infrared radiation

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near-infrared radiation [′nir ‚in·frə′red ‚rād·ē′ā·shən]

(electromagnetism)

Infrared radiation having a relatively short wavelength, between 0.75 and about 2.5 micrometers (some scientists place the upper limit from 1.5 to 3 micrometers), at which radiation can be detected by photoelectric cells, and which corresponds in frequency range to the lower electronic energy levels of molecules and semiconductors. Also known as photoelectric infrared radiation.

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